4 Apr 2024
RAJAGUMAARAN A/L MARIMUTHU
- Citation
- PA-45B-5-07/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- PA-45B-5-07/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
The court found the cumulative circumstantial evidence, corroborated by forensic pathology and corroborating witness evidence (last seen with victim, exclusive access to premises, DNA/blood on accused's clothing, delayed reporting and cleaning), established actus reus and mens rea for murder beyond reasonable doubt; accordingly the accused was convicted under s302 and sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment and 12 strokes, exercising discretion allowed by Act 846 given lack of premeditation and defendant's status as first offender.